ARICKA JOHNSON

Provide environmental health and safety oversight for hyperscale data center construction projects supporting AWS operations. Work closely with general contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and AWS safety expectations across complex multi-trade environments.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Conduct routine site safety inspections and safety observations within active data center construction zones.
• Monitor high-risk activities including elevated work, crane operations, confined space work, electrical installations, and heavy equipment operations.
• Review contractor safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and site-specific safety procedures for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Document safety observations, corrective actions, and incident reports through digital safety management platforms.
• Partner with general contractor leadership to address safety deficiencies, improve housekeeping practices, and maintain safe work zones.
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure contractor adherence to proper barricading, fall protection, PPE compliance, and hazard communication practices.
• Support safety culture initiatives across multi-contractor teams on hyperscale infrastructure projects.

• Conducted safety audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Developed training materials for construction site safety protocols.
• Collaborated with project teams to identify potential hazards on-site.

Managed environmental health and safety programs across large-scale industrial operations and construction projects, including manufacturing facilities and heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Led site safety operations supporting hundreds of employees and contractors.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive safety programs including LOTO, hazard communication, confined space entry, and emergency action plans.
• Oversaw OSHA compliance activities including inspections, reporting, and regulatory documentation.
• Managed incident investigations, workers’ compensation cases, and return-to-work programs.
• Led safety committees and facilitated site-wide safety meetings and training initiatives.
• Conducted safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Partnered with operations leadership to integrate safety practices into daily production and construction activities.

• Developed safety programs to enhance compliance across construction sites.
• Conducted regular site inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Trained employees on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.

Supported safety management teams on large industrial and construction projects including oil and gas refinery work and heavy civil construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisted with site safety inspections, hazard identification, and documentation of corrective actions.
• Conducted new-hire orientations and daily toolbox safety meetings.
• Assisted with permit systems including hot work, confined space, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Monitored contractor compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Maintained OSHA logs, safety documentation, and training records.
• Participated in incident investigations and safety audits.

• Conducted safety audits to identify hazards in work environments.
• Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees.
• Monitored compliance with safety regulations and company policies.